Takaban 2-chome
鷹番２丁目 — Meguro (目黒区), Tokyo
Is Takaban 2-chome safe?
Takaban 2-chome in Meguro, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents based on 33 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,229. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Takaban 2-chome (鷹番２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Meguro, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,229 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (学芸大学), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (20 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Takaban 2-chome recorded 33 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-33%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (9 cases in 2024), accounting for 27% of all incidents. For broader context, Meguro ranks #3 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, placing it among the safest wards in the city.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 7 |
| 2019 | 32-35% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 6 |
| 2020 | 36+13% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 6 |
| 2021 | 30-17% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 10 |
| 2022 | 19-37% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| 2023 | 30+58% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 11 |
| 2024 | 33+10% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 11 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 9
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 5
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.